Event Management
Tournament Operations
Event Management
Tournament Operations
Guide to managing tournaments while they are in progress
Tournament Operations
This guide covers the features available for managing tournaments while they are in progress.
Tournament Launch Features
Pre-tournament Checklist
- Registration verification tools
- Payment status review
- Decklist validation features
- Venue setup confirmation
- Staff assignment tools
Tournament Start Tools
- “In Progress” status controls
- First round pairing generator
- Announcement system
- Pairing display options
- Round timer features
Round Management Tools
Round Start Features
- Pairing generation and verification
- Display publication tools
- Announcement system
- Timer controls
- Match monitoring interface
In-Round Features
- Match progress tracking
- Judge call management
- Drop processing tools
- Time extension controls
- Results entry system
Round Conclusion Tools
- Results collection features
- Match verification system
- End-of-round processing
- Next round preparation
- Standings update automation
Results Management Features
Match Result Tools
- Result entry interface
- Score verification system
- Dispute resolution tools
- Penalty processing
- Standings update features
Standings Management
- Current standings display
- Tiebreaker configuration
- Drop handling system
- Penalty integration
- Report generation
Player Management Tools
Tournament Participation
- Drop processing system
- Late arrival handling
- Replacement registration
- Penalty tracking
- Player status indicators
Player Support Features
- Deck issue management
- Appeal processing
- Concern tracking system
- Warning/penalty recording
- Tournament information display
Playoff Management
Playoff Configuration
- Player qualification verification
- Bracket generation tools
- Announcement system
- Setup area designation
- Player briefing features
Playoff Operation Tools
- Match management system
- Results tracking
- Bracket updating
- Streaming integration
- Finals processing
Communication Tools
Announcement Features
- Round start/end notifications
- Time remaining alerts
- Special instruction broadcasting
- Results/standings publication
- Schedule update system
Staff Communication Features
- Judge coordination tools
- Scorekeeper notification system
- Floor staff updates
- Issue escalation
- Update distribution
Tournament Tool Suite
Core Features
- Pairing generation
- Results entry system
- Standings calculation
- Timer management
- Penalty tracking
Reporting Features
- Match history logs
- Player record tracking
- Penalty documentation
- Round summary generation
- Tournament statistics
Operational Features
Time Management Tools
- Round timer controls
- Results processing acceleration
- Delay minimization features
- Contingency handling
- Schedule adjustment tools
Communication Systems
- Announcement distribution
- Regular update mechanisms
- Staff coordination tools
- Player information channels
- Digital signage integration
Documentation Features
- Decision recording
- Penalty logging
- Issue tracking
- Note-taking tools
- Reference material access
Troubleshooting Tools
Common operational issue resolution features:
- Pairing Problem Tools: Player count verification and status correction
- Result Issue Features: Match slip validation system
- Timer Management: System setting configuration
- Display Problems: Refresh and restart capabilities
Next Steps
After the tournament: